FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilDecember 5, 2025 at 09:40 PM

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place on December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., determining the group stage matchups for the 42 qualified teams. The event was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded President Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. The opening match will feature Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener. Other notable group pairings include the USA with Australia and Paraguay, and Canada with Switzerland and Qatar. The tournament will consist of 12 groups of four teams each.

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Canada 30% Argentina 40% United States ×240% South Africa ×250% Mexico ×360% Gianni Infantino ×270% Donald Trump ×480% FIFA World Cup 2026 ×590%

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